| Regimental number | 1525 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Address | 3 Napier Street, Fitzroy, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 41 |
| Next of kin | Father, Dr J F Cobb, Rosedale, Gippsland, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 12 April 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 1 April 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 28 June 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Motor Transport Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 11 May 1919 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Noted COBB Ethelwyn Dearsby NR |